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Learning a language is a wonderful challenge. It can open up new opportunities, allow you to converse with new people, and serve as a tool on your travels.
The French language is used throughout the world in places like France, Canada, Belgium, Haiti, Monaco, and many other countries.
If youve embarked on a journey to learn French, there are some apps that will support you in your endeavor. Here are 12 of the best apps to learn how to speak French.
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1) Duolingo
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The 12 Best iPhone Apps for Learning French

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Learning a language is a wonderful challenge. It can open up new opportunities, allow you to converse with new people, and serve as a tool on your travels.
The French language is used throughout the world in places like France, Canada, Belgium, Haiti, Monaco, and many other countries.
If youve embarked on a journey to learn French, there are some apps that will support you in your endeavor. Here are 12 of the best apps to learn how to speak French.
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1) Duolingo

Part III: Conjugating Preterite Past Tense in Spanish

In Spanish, past tense conjugation is important for describing situations and events that have already happened. When you learn these conjugations, you'll be able to talk about much more! Read on as tutor Jason N. reviews...
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Welcome to part III of my guide to conjugating Spanish verbs! So far, we've reviewed the basics of conjugating Spanish verbs, as well as how to conjugate stem-changers.
Next, I'm going to show you how to take your conjugation skills to an even higher leve

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Martial Arts

There's no better way to learn Japanese than exploring important aspects of the culture. Martial arts play a significant role in both Japanese history and Japanese culture.
So whether you're taking Japanese lessons or you're interested in learning martial arts, here is your guide to the most popular Japanese fighting styles.
Sumo
Sumo is Japans national sport. The rules are simple: each rikishi (wrestler) tries to push his opponent out of the elevated, clay dohyo (ring).
A sumo m

15 Italian Slang Words and Phrases You've Gotta Know

Do you want to learn how to speak Italian like a true native? Below, Italian teacher Liz T. shares 15 common Italian slang words and phrases to help you communicate better in Italian...
In the United States, there are hundreds of slang words and phrases people use to communicate with one another. For example, phrases like "I'm beat," "chill out," and "epic fail" are commonly used in conversation.
Like Americans, native Italians use slang words and phrases to quickly communicate their emoti

French Holidays: Celebrating La Fête des Rois

Learning about and celebrating French holidays is a wonderful way to understand more about French culture as you study this beautiful language. French tutor Carol Beth L. shares the basics you need to know about La Fête des Rois...
French Holidays: La Fête des Rois
For many people in the United States, Christmas ends at midnight on the evening of December 25th.
In France, more people probably still remember that according to the Christian calendar, the Christmas season doesn't offic